My New fat DJ set up
- Thread starter Steve LeBlanc
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To be fair to all, with or without a facade, a setup can look really nice and neat or it can look like Johnny 5 just threw up next to the dance floor....
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I totally disagree Jon...
We don't give a hoot whether the client sends us some testimonial (or in many cases it's made up).
We care about the check clearing, just like everybody else.
The "client is happy" is just BS to feed our egos -- as soon as you admit it, you will be a recovering egoholic. Doing what you were contracted/paid for is expected, and not something someone pays tribute to...
I'm going back to search for the wicked witch of the east -- I think her sister threw her under a speaker stand...
You will only see 7 wires/cables coming out of my rack are: 2 audio, 1 a/c, 2 cables for my lights, & 2 wires for my laptop (usb & a/c) They are neatly secured.
I will post a photo of my system. It is very clean. No need to hide it behind a facade.
A Facade can serve many purposes.
It serves as an area boundary.
Many Racks have to have their backs open for ventilation reasons so the facade hides the clutter.
If the only place you can store your rack covers/lids is in your area, then the facade helps to hide all.
For security in case a fight breaks out, it will serve as a barrier so your gear don't get knocked over as easily.
Because Every DJ should have one. They are on sale at NLFX!!!!! LOL
It serves as an area boundary.
Many Racks have to have their backs open for ventilation reasons so the facade hides the clutter.
If the only place you can store your rack covers/lids is in your area, then the facade helps to hide all.
For security in case a fight breaks out, it will serve as a barrier so your gear don't get knocked over as easily.
Because Every DJ should have one. They are on sale at NLFX!!!!! LOL
We are on the same page here. I could not agree with you more.I totally disagree Jon...
We don't give a hoot whether the client sends us some testimonial (or in many cases it's made up).
We care about the check clearing, just like everybody else.
The "client is happy" is just BS to feed our egos -- as soon as you admit it, you will be a recovering egoholic. Doing what you were contracted/paid for is expected, and not something someone pays tribute to...
I'm going back to search for the wicked witch of the east -- I think her sister threw her under a speaker stand...
If one side of speakers were disconnected during the gig, people will still dance to what is left. Does that mean to say everything was a success?
Steve,
Me, too. How did you attach the mirror ball?
I'm not sure that the "skirts" do that much to help hide the speaker stand. I believe the "A" frame look does draw one's attention away from the main focus (DJ table). If I were to use some type of skirt, I would start the top of the "A" where the legs connect to the main verticle pole, and have sime kind of "sleve" that would hide the pole and wires, thereby reducing the overall "A" frame footprint.
I'm partial to RCF and Yorkville, so I LUV your speakers. The look like ART 200A? What is your subwoofer model?
Like the T-Bar light show.
Me, too. How did you attach the mirror ball?
I'm not sure that the "skirts" do that much to help hide the speaker stand. I believe the "A" frame look does draw one's attention away from the main focus (DJ table). If I were to use some type of skirt, I would start the top of the "A" where the legs connect to the main verticle pole, and have sime kind of "sleve" that would hide the pole and wires, thereby reducing the overall "A" frame footprint.
I'm partial to RCF and Yorkville, so I LUV your speakers.
The look like ART 200A? What is your subwoofer model?Like the T-Bar light show.
I think I was the one that started this "skirt" issue, so I have a couple more thoughts...
To me. it not only conjures up a witch, but it's amateurish.
When people view a setup, they view the professionalism of that setup. Do you expect to see every wire hidden at a Rolling Stones concert...?
No. What you expect to see, is a setup that is well done, using good gear. I didn't care that the Stones used orange extension cords. My guess, is Mick and Keith sounded the same, no matter the color of the cord.
Seeing good quality equipment, used properly, is what your audience will see (and hear).
You do not hide stuff, unless you are insecure...
To me. it not only conjures up a witch, but it's amateurish.
When people view a setup, they view the professionalism of that setup. Do you expect to see every wire hidden at a Rolling Stones concert...?
No. What you expect to see, is a setup that is well done, using good gear. I didn't care that the Stones used orange extension cords. My guess, is Mick and Keith sounded the same, no matter the color of the cord.
Seeing good quality equipment, used properly, is what your audience will see (and hear).
You do not hide stuff, unless you are insecure...
You are forgetting that DJs are their own worst enemies! Tidiness is great but going to the extremes of putting dresses (It used to be skirts) on tripods and hiding speakers under tables or blocking them altogether is being too anal. I think thats why most are afraid to spread their speakers they are afraid to tape down cables. They like the Goalpost look!I think I was the one that started this "skirt" issue, so I have a couple more thoughts...
To me. it not only conjures up a witch, but it's amateurish.
When people view a setup, they view the professionalism of that setup. Do you expect to see every wire hidden at a Rolling Stones concert...?
No. What you expect to see, is a setup that is well done, using good gear. I didn't care that the Stones used orange extension cords. My guess, is Mick and Keith sounded the same, no matter the color of the cord.
Seeing good quality equipment, used properly, is what your audience will see (and hear).
You do not hide stuff, unless you are insecure...
I guess it's good that you aren't representative of "people".
I think at a wedding, it behooves you to make your set up as neat and aesthetically pleasing as possible.....
I think at a wedding, it behooves you to make your set up as neat and aesthetically pleasing as possible.....
I think I was the one that started this "skirt" issue, so I have a couple more thoughts...
To me. it not only conjures up a witch, but it's amateurish.
When people view a setup, they view the professionalism of that setup. Do you expect to see every wire hidden at a Rolling Stones concert...?
No. What you expect to see, is a setup that is well done, using good gear. I didn't care that the Stones used orange extension cords. My guess, is Mick and Keith sounded the same, no matter the color of the cord.
Seeing good quality equipment, used properly, is what your audience will see (and hear).
You do not hide stuff, unless you are insecure...
Will get some photos.....It's a combination of shelf brackets and metal bars.....
speakers are RCF 310A's, Subs are 2 EV SB2A's and 2 EV SB122's
speakers are RCF 310A's, Subs are 2 EV SB2A's and 2 EV SB122's
Steve,
Me, too. How did you attach the mirror ball?
I'm not sure that the "skirts" do that much to help hide the speaker stand. I believe the "A" frame look does draw one's attention away from the main focus (DJ table). If I were to use some type of skirt, I would start the top of the "A" where the legs connect to the main verticle pole, and have sime kind of "sleve" that would hide the pole and wires, thereby reducing the overall "A" frame footprint.
I'm partial to RCF and Yorkville, so I LUV your speakers.
Like the T-Bar light show.
Steve that is true to a point. Equipment is equipment and unless the cabinets are all beatup and there are excessive wires all over the place there is no need to go to extremes. Tidiness is indeed a plus plus reducing trip hazards.
If a band is performing at a wedding, do you see them putting dresses or skirts on the speaker stands. There are wires everywhere on stage. Nobody cares because that is what is expected to be seen.
The more y'all try and hide things the more they will try to hide y'all in corners!
K
Kirby Ball
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Looking good Steve and I've found that the scrims do stand out under harsh lighting, but when the lights go down they fade away into the background and are very inconspicuous... The clients (that we've used ours for) have liked the clean sharp look that these provide and that's what important. Forget the negative comments and keep on pleasing your clients.
YMMV
YMMV
Steve, much better setup. I did not like the old truss heavy look at all.
I like the black scrim for the light tripod. Try some kind of up light. The stand needs some sort of energy. The speaker scrims... they scrims...darkness... Again, they need a nice, elegant light.
I'm not sure why are you carrying 4 subs. 2 would be more THAN enough for a small dance floor...(judging from your photo, maybe 120 ppl?) I would use 2 - zx1/sb2a combo and call it a day. But that just me. I'm going to use exactly the same speaker setup from your last photo for my upcoming wedding in 2 weeks . For 300 ppl. LOL
Anyway, your system is much more elegant now, next time if you have wedding with less than 200 ppl., try to use 2 subs with poles for RCFs and let us know how do you like it.
Hope you don't mind my tips, but been there, done that. Thanks Andrew
I like the black scrim for the light tripod. Try some kind of up light. The stand needs some sort of energy. The speaker scrims... they scrims...darkness... Again, they need a nice, elegant light.
I'm not sure why are you carrying 4 subs. 2 would be more THAN enough for a small dance floor...(judging from your photo, maybe 120 ppl?) I would use 2 - zx1/sb2a combo and call it a day. But that just me. I'm going to use exactly the same speaker setup from your last photo for my upcoming wedding in 2 weeks . For 300 ppl. LOL
Anyway, your system is much more elegant now, next time if you have wedding with less than 200 ppl., try to use 2 subs with poles for RCFs and let us know how do you like it.
Hope you don't mind my tips, but been there, done that. Thanks Andrew
Forget the negative comments and keep on pleasing your clients.
@ Mr Positive:
I believe it's actually called constructive criticism by his peers -- We don't all live behind rose colored lenses, and not every kid in the game should get a trophy, and you can't have positive, without negative -- no matter what BS those motivational speakers feed you...
Quite frankly, certain things look downright silly, and putting dresses on tripods is one of them IMHO. Good quality, clean looking stands, show your audience your appreciation of them, by bringing top notch gear, and being able to display it with pride.
Is it just me, that everytime I see those black tripod skirts, I feel the need to Google the wicked witch of the west, and compare the images...? :sqconfused:
They are strikingly similar...
I'd rather look at those than nakedass speakerstands.You feel me on that?
@ Mr Positive:
I believe it's actually called constructive criticism by his peers -- We don't all live behind rose colored lenses, and not every kid in the game should get a trophy, and you can't have positive, without negative -- no matter what BS those motivational speakers feed you...
Quite frankly, certain things look downright silly, and putting dresses on tripods is one of them IMHO. Good quality, clean looking stands, show your audience your appreciation of them, by bringing top notch gear, and being able to display it with pride.
and the sunglasses and gold chain don't look silly?:tricool: